steering LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

BE±2
± BODY ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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4. MICRO COMPUTER PRESET DRIVING POSITION SYSTEM
Power Seat Control System
Power Mirror Control System
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering System
If the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected, the preset driving positions stored in memory are erased,
so be sure to note the positions and reset them after the battery terminal is reconnected.
5. AUDIO SYSTEM

If the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM, FM 1 and FM 2 sta-
tions stored in memory are erased, so be sure to note the stations and reset them after the negative
(±) terminal cable is reconnected to the battery.

If the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the ºANTI±THEFT SYSTEMº will
operate when the cable is reconnected, but the radio, tape player and CD player will not operate. Be
sure to input the correct ID number so that the radio, tape player and CD player can be operated again.
6. MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to precautions in the IN section.

BE0FZ±08
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6
I04197
BE±250
± BODY ELECTRICALHORN SYSTEM
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT HORN SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the negative (±) terminal from the battery.
(b) Remove the left and right covers from the steering wheel.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 bolts.
(d) Pull up the horn pad and place it on the steering column,
as shown.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the connector from the horn pad.
(e) Disconnect the connector from the slip ring.
(f) Check that no continuity exists between terminal 6 of the
connector and body ground.
(g) Check that continuity exists between terminal 6 of the
connector and body ground when the horn contact plate
is pressed against the steering spoke assembly.
If continuity is not as specified, repair or replace the steering
wheel or wire harness as necessary.
(h) Install the horn pad in place and using a torx socket
wrench, torque the 2 bolts.
Torque:
7.1 N´m (72 kgf´cm, 62 in.´lbf)
(i) Install the left and right covers.
(j) Connect the negative (±) terminal to the battery.
2. INSPECT HORN OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal
and negative (±) lead to the horn body and check that the horn
blows.
If operation is not as specified, replace the horn.
3. INSPECT HORN SWITCH CIRCUIT
(See page DI±806)

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Switch BodyWiper and Washer Switch
Light Control Switch and
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Steering Angle Sensor
Steering Position DiscSpiral Cable
Tilt and Telescopic Switch
Compression Spring
Cancel Cam
BE±34
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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COMPONENTS

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BE0K2±02
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± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE
Remove the 4 screws and the spiral cable.
2. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Remove the 2 screws and the wiiper and washer switch.
3. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH
Remove a screw and the tilt and telescopic switch.
4. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Disengage the 2 claws and the steering angle sensor.
5. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Remove the 2 screws and the light control switch.

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I04247
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± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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6. REMOVE STEERING POSITION DISC
7. REMOVE CANCEL CAM
Turn the cancel cam with pressing it and pull it out.
8. REMOVE COMPRESSION SPRING

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F02815
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± BRAKEFRONT SPEED SENSOR
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the resin clip and 2 clamp bolts holding the sen-
sor harness to the body.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (51 kgf´cm, 44 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and speed sensor from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)

A02823
A01483
A02794
A02791
A02789
Matchmark
Wire Clamp
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
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14. DISCONNECT PS PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR
WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
(a) Disconnect the PS air hose from the No.4 timing belt cov-
er.
(b) Disconnect the PS air hose from the air intake chamber.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and pump rear stay.
(d) Remove the 3 bolts and plate washer, and disconnect the
vane pump assembly from the engine.
(e) Loosen the nut.
(f) Using a torx socket (E10), remove the stud bolt and nut.
(g) Disconnect the PPS solenoid valve connector.
(h) Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
(i) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the compressor from
the engine.
HINT:
Put aside the vane pump and compressor, and suspend it se-
curely.
15. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR±4)
16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Remove the 2 nuts and control rod.
17. DISCONNECT PS GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel at the straight±ahead position,
and place matchmarks on the sliding yoke and intermedi-
ate shaft.
(b) Remove the bolt holding the sliding yoke to the steering
intermediate shaft.
(c) Disconnect the PS pressure switch connector and wire
clamp.

A02796
A02752
A02789
A02791
A02792
(2)
(4)(3)
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
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(f) Install the 4 nuts holding the engine mounting brackets to
the front suspension crossmember.
Torque: 70 N´m (714 kgf´cm, 52 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the 2 hole plugs.
(h) Remove the engine chain hoist.
(i) Remove the bolt and No.1 engine hanger.
11. INSTALL PS GEAR HOUSING
(a) Align the matchmarks and connect the sliding yoke to the
steering intermediate shaft.
(b) Install the PS gear housing with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 65 N´m (660 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
(c) Install the bolt holding the sliding yoke to the steering in-
termediate shaft.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(d) Connect the PS pressure switch and wire clamp.
12. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Install the control rod with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out
the following adjustment procedures.
(1) Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
(2) Push the control shaft lever fully rearward.
(3) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N
position.
(4) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(5) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R
position side, tighten the nut.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

IN0EI±01
BO4111
Negative Cable
IN±10
± INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
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FOR ALL OF VEHICLES
PRECAUTION
1. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SRS AIRBAG AND
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
(a) The LEXUS GS400/GS300 is equipped with an SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System), such as the driver air-
bag, front passenger airbag assembly, side airbag as-
sembly and seat belt pretensioners.
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct se-
quence could cause the supplemental restraint system to
unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to
a serious accident.
Further, if a mistake is made in servicing the supplemental
restraint system, it is possible the SRS may fail to operate
when required. Before servicing (including removal or
installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure
to read the following items carefully, then follow the cor-
rect procedure described in this manual.
(b) GENERAL NOTICE
(1) Malfunction symptoms of the supplemental re-
straint system are difficult to confirm, so the diag-
nostic trouble codes become the most important
source of information when troubleshooting. When
troubleshooting the supplemental restraint system,
always inspect the diagnostic trouble codes before
disconnecting the battery (See page DI±552).
(2) Work must be started after 90 seconds from the
time the ignition switch is turned to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is discon-
nected from the battery.
(The supplemental restraint system is equipped
with a back±up power source so that if work is
started within 90 seconds of disconnecting the neg-
ative (±) terminal cable from the battery, the SRS
may deploy.)
When the negative (±) terminal cable is discon-
nected from the battery, memory of the clock and
audio systems will be cancelled. So before starting
work, make a record of the contents memorized by
the each memory system. Then when work is fin-
ished, reset the clock and audio systems as before.
This vehicle has power tilt and power telescopic
steering, power seat and power outside rear view
mirror, which are all equipped with memory function,
it is not possible to make a record of the memory
contents. So when the work is finished, therefore it
will be necessary to explain this fact to the custom-
er, and ask the customer to adjust the features and

R11910Match Marks
± INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
IN±11
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reset the memory. To avoid erasing the memory of
each memory system, never use a back±up power
supply from another battery.
(3) Even in cases of a minor collision where the SRS
does not deploy, the steering wheel pad, front pas-
senger airbag assembly, side airbag assembly,
front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor and seat belt
pretensioner should be inspected
(See page RS±15, RS±29, RS±42, RS±60, RS±65
and BO±125).
(4) Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
(5) Before repairs, remove the airbag sensor if shocks
are likely to be applied to the sensor during repairs.
(6) Never disassemble and repair the airbag sensor as-
sembly, side airbag sensor assembly, steering
wheel pad, front passenger airbag assembly, side
airbag assembly, front airbag sensor, side airbag
sensor or seat belt pretensioner.
(7) If the airbag sensor assembly, side airbag sensor
assembly, steering wheel pad, front passenger air-
bag assembly, side airbag assembly, front airbag
sensor, side airbag sensor or seat belt pretensioner
has been dropped, or if there are cracks, dents or
other defects in the case, bracket or connector, re-
place them with new ones.
(8) Do not directly expose the airbag sensor assembly,
side airbag sensor assembly, steering wheel pad,
front passenger airbag assembly, side airbag as-
sembly, front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor or
seat belt pretensioner to hot air or flames.
(9) Use a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kW/V
minimum) for troubleshooting of the electrical cir-
cuit.
(10) Information labels are attached to the periphery of
the SRS components. Follow the instructions on the
notices.
(11) After work on the supplemental restraint system is
completed, check the SRS warning light (See page
DI±552).
(c) SPIRAL CABLE (in Combination Switch)
The steering wheel must be fitted correctly to the steering
column with the spiral cable at the neutral position, other-
wise cable disconnection and other troubles may result.
Refer to SR±17 of this manual concerning correct steer-
ing wheel installation.